Capt. Lyman encloses to Howell the muster rolls at his rendezvous and, having received Howell's letter of March 20, will forward a receipt in a few days.
Captain Lyman encloses to Howell the muster rolls at his rendezvous and, having received Howell's letter of March 20, will forward a receipt in a few days.
Ambler received $20,000 from Henry Knox Secretary of War, by the hands of Edward Carrington, supervisor district of Virginia on account of militia pay for protection of frontiers.
Governor Samuel Adams of Massachusetts discusses the repair of Boston fortifications, specifically Castle Island; due to prospects of war with Great Britain.
Notified Knox that Louis Henry Bouteiller was appointed Chief Artillerist at Baltimore. Lists his credentials and conditions for the appointment. Samuel Dodger also appoint to assist in process.
Howell is sending five reams of muster and payrolls and four reams of blank additions to Caleb Swan, Paymaster to the troops at headquarters, and one ream of muster and payrolls for Isaac Craig at Pittsburgh.
Mr. Carpenter bears important dispatches for Major General Wayne. Secretary of War requests a boat immediately, with guard, to take bearer down Ohio River to Fort Washington.
Instructions to Major General Anthony Wayne for holding a treaty with the Northwestern Indians and form of the Treaty. Based on Wayne's communication of 18 January, Knox notes that a treaty may be possible if Indian overtures are sincere, and Wayne's conditions of delivering prisoners and recalling war parties can be met.
Explains stores and supplies for Western Territory. Encloses estimates for the War Department. Requests update on events in Indian country. Refers to hospital supply order.
Fortifications of Baltimore harbor required, authorized the hiring of laborers and the acquisition of materials. Advised on keeping accounts of expenses and how funding will occur. Request name of agent Williams will appoint to position of accountant.
Servoss recommends his friend Michael Roberts who has purchased the stores at Lamberton from Mr. Milnor. He also has a large vessel that transports goods from Trenton to Lamberton so if Hodgdon has any public stores to forward that way Roberts would be happy to accommodate him.
Captain Cornelius Sedam, 1st Sub Legion, has received orders to march to New York but neither he nor his men have tents so Hodgdon should please send them forward.
[Joseph] Cranch, the armorer at West Point, has complained to the Secretary of War about the conduct of Mr. [Thomas] Annely, the gunsmith, who has tried to entice away from Cranch several people employed by him. Hodgdon is to investigate this business and communicate the result.
The Attorney General converses with the Secretary of War regarding acts of the Pennsylvania legislature to resist Indians on the western frontiers, and whether or not these acts are constitutional.
Encloses receipt of Hamilton's wagon load. Is to give Hamilton two certificates. Gives instructions for delivery of stationary. Reports on delivery of medicine chest. Colonel Sargent's stores will remain with Craig until further direction.
The Commissary of Military Stores reports that one ton of sheet iron, 175 common tents, and one can stationary are on the road for Pittsburgh. O'Hara is Quartermaster General.
Instructions from the Secretary of War to temporary engineer, John Jacob Ulrich Rivardi, for the purposes of fortifying the ports of Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
